Buckingham Search

Senior Accountant

Chicago, IL • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Full Time Staffing and Recruiting

Senior Accountant


A growing, technology-enabled services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This role will support core accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities while partnering with accounting leadership to improve processes and support continued business growth.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support the monthly close process, including preparation and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Analyze financial results and investigate variances against budgets and forecasts.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports and analyses.
  • Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules for internal and external audit requests.
  • Research accounting issues and assist with the application of appropriate accounting treatment.
  • Partner with accounting leadership to analyze financial information and communicate key findings.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen internal processes.
  • Assist with the evaluation and implementation of accounting systems, automation tools, and process documentation.
  • Manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining accurate financial records.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard business applications.
  • Experience with NetSuite or a similar cloud-based accounting platform.
  • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
  • A proactive approach to process improvement, automation, and documentation.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Public accounting experience.
  • Experience in a growing or fast-paced business environment.
  • Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial variance analysis.
  • Experience identifying opportunities to automate accounting processes and improve reporting workflows.


Senior Accountant in Chicago at Buckingham Search

This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 4 days ago.

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